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The idiom, "It is no use locking the stable door after the horse has bolted," refers to the idea of being prepared for important events and not waiting until something has already happened to take the correct precautions and preparations.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoThings are already screwed up so it is too late to fix them.
Example: The milk has already spilled so it is too late to move the glass from the edge of the table.
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∙ 13y agoNo use. Let the horse calm down, then go and put it back in the stall. If you close it, there might be a chance that you or the horse could get hurt.
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What is the origin of Don't lock the stable door after the horse is stolen?
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Horse kicks stable door?
if he/she does it more than once then maybe the horse wants to go out or needs attention if that does not work then say NO in a strong voice but not harsh and lightly tug the halter or push his shoulder lightly.
What does the proverb when the house is burnt down you bring water mean?
'Closing the stable door after the horse has bolted.' Is another with the same meaning. Man collectively acts only after a disaster and rarely before to prevenyt it happening. also 'Too little, too late.'
What are the release dates for The Bolted Door - 1911?
The Bolted Door - 1911 was released on: USA: 4 January 1911
What are the release dates for The Bolted Door - 1914?
The Bolted Door - 1914 was released on: USA: 13 April 1914
What are signs that your horse is bord?
Signs wich tell you if you horse is bored are.... crib biting(biting their stable door,fence,ect pacing(up and down in their field or stable) weaving(moving their head from side to side)
What is a stable-wicket?
a stable wicket is a small door or gate.
How do you get into the bolted door in Wimpy Wonderland?
you don't.
Are the bumper and the fender of a Ford Taurus LX Sedan Four door bolted on or welded on?
They are bolted on
What are the release dates for The Bolted Door - 1923?
The Bolted Door - 1923 was released on: USA: 5 March 1923 Portugal: 14 September 1925
Can one put Intrauterine System before childbirth?
Yes but make sure the doctor gives you two lignocaine INJECTIONS (at the 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock positions on your cervix), not the useless gel or you'll end up being scraped off the ceiling. Remember that it's better not to shut the stable door after the horse as bolted!
What does don't lock the stable door after the horse is stolen means?
There's no point in trying to protect yourself against something that has already happened.
